EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 55 MIN
Episode 67 - The Dangerous Power of Data in Construction feat. Sara Mehrabi
from Inventing Construction · host KOSMOS
Talking about data in construction might sound like a technicality reserved for IT departments. But when you look at how projects are actually run—the "headless chicken" scenarios on-site, the reactive decision-making, and the billions lost to inefficiency—you realize that data isn't just a tool; it is the foundation of the industry’s future - but we have to do it right and remain in control.In today's episode we've invited Sara Mehrabi, Vice President of Data Analytics and Decision Intelligence at COWI. As an engineer by training, Sara has seen firsthand how the industry struggles to bridge the gap between traditional engineering and the rapid evolution of data science.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The real reason data is powerful- How to define relevant construction data- The major issue and potential of AI in construction- The risks and responsibility of using data to progress our industryYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaramehrabi/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!
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Talking about data in construction might sound like a technicality reserved for IT departments. But when you look at how projects are actually run—the "headless chicken" scenarios on-site, the reactive decision-making, and the billions lost to inefficiency—you realize that data isn't just a tool; it is the foundation of the industry’s future - but we have to do it right and remain in control.In today's episode we've invited Sara Mehrabi, Vice President of Data Analytics and Decision Intelligence at COWI. As an engineer by training, Sara has seen firsthand how the industry struggles to bridge the gap between traditional engineering and the rapid evolution of data science.What you'll learn from today's episode of Inventing Construction:- The real reason data is powerful- How to define relevant construction data- The major issue and potential of AI in construction- The risks and responsibility of using data to progress our industryYou can also listen to Inventing Construction on these platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aAxc0iqOe2JJly3jCh9jV?si=8db208888a9a4e4cApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inventing-construction/id1629403210YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmFqJlVzEa6Lc_7LOTjvac2oTbRRk9HdKWe would love for you to continue the conversation with us on LinkedIn:Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-griffin-kosmos/Elia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaarquitectatecnica/Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaramehrabi/KOSMOS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosmos-dkThanks for listening!
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